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'Eternals’: Who is Phastos? 7 Things to Know About MCU’s First Gay Hero - Marvel’s been praised for creating diversity in terms of characters, however, it will create history by introducing Phastos in 'Eternals'.

Third-generation Sicilian-Lebanese American, Dave Serio, came to better understand his Arab heritage in the aftermath of September 11. "I always used to tell people I'm...

Published June 9, 2021 at 9:42 AM CDT Listen • 51:22 Today on Lake Effect, we look at a new report by the Wisconsin Policy Forum about policy changes at the Milwaukee Police Department and how they compare to what’s happening in other cities. Then the lead of Milwaukee Film’s GenreQueer program shares more about their new, month-long Pride programming. Plus, we speak with a producer of the film Breaking Fast, which brings queer, Arab, Muslim-American represe...

Eid-ul-Fitr to be celebrated across Europe on May 13 World Wed, May 12, 2021 The Festival of Breaking Fast - Eid-ul-Fitr - will be celebrated across the European continent, including the United Kingdom, on Thursday, May 13,  the central moon-sighting committee UK announced on Wednesday. "The holy month of Ramazan will have full 30 days," Islam Ali Shah, the organiser of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee UK, said. "The Moon of Shawwal was not sighted in Eruope and Britain. Hence, the Islamic ...

Published May 13, 2021, 12:36 AM Today, May 13, is a regular holiday as declared by President Duterte in Proclamation No. 1142,  “in order to bring the religious and cultural significance of Eid’l Fitr to the fore of national consciousness.” Eid’l Fitr, also known as the Festival of Breaking Fast, is celebrated by the Muslim world for three days after the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting. In past years, the President customarily hosted a dinner celebration in Malacañang Palace to ...

What Is Eid Al-Fitr And How Is It Celebrated? Meaning, Greetings And Facts KEY POINTS Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and is celebrated in the first three days of the 10th month of the Islamic calendar Muslims usually celebrate the festival with prayers, distribution of sweets and a big meal In Egypt and Pakistan, the holiday is also celebrated by decorating homes with lanterns and flowers Muslims all over the world are celebrating Eid al-Fitr as Ramadan draws to a close. Heres what yo...

Ramadan in UAE: This waiter serves his guests before breaking his fast Nandini Sircar/Dubai Supplied photo It is people like him who put service before self, that ensure the service sector continues to thrive even in such difficult times. For Mohammad Wasif, 42, ending his Ramadan fast in the company of colleagues, is something to look forward to at the end of a busy evening. But he says the call for duty as a service staff in a restaurant precedes everything else. “I work as a waiter and if ...

Dearborn native Mike Mosallam, who wrote and directed "Breaking Fast," says he wanted to avoid the familiar narrative of a gay Arab Muslim man — or any gay man of any culture or faith — who is not accepted by his family. Instead, his lead character, Mo, is surrounded by supportive relatives, especially his hilariously outspoken mom, whose only concern is that he be happy.  In one scene, Mo finds out that she has posted on social media: “I have failed as a mother. My son eats alone e...

Ramadan 2021: fasting, prayer and how Muslims celebrate the revelation of the Koran Muslims around the world celebrate the holiest month of the year by fasting, praying and giving to charity 9 April 2021 • 10:47am A woman prays at the shrine of Sufi Saint Khawaja Naqshband during the holy fasting month of Ramadan in Srinagar Credit: Danish Ismail/Reuters During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims across the globe and throughout the UK endure a period of daily fasting – the largest act o...